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Over the course of his 30-year career, Art Wolfe has worked on every continent and in hundreds of locations. His stunning images interpret and record the world's fast-disappearing wildlife, landscapes, and native cultures, and act as a lasting inspiration to those who seek to preserve the very subjects recorded in Art's images. His photographs are recognized throughout the world for their mastery of color, composition and perspective.

As president of Passport Travel, Bill has led tours to over 120 countries, all 7 continents and all 50 states. His travels have led to him being punched by a gorilla, cornered by a honey badger, chasing a lion, and being a guest of honor at a Hindu festival.

Brittany Pierce is an award-winning independent producer, she has married her love of travel and television and is ready to share the best of the world’s cultures through dance and music on Rhythm Abroad.

Christine van Blokland is an Emmy- and National Telly Award-winning travel, arts and entertainment journalist with more than 15 years experience. She’s the creator, host, writer & executive producer of the educational travel series, Curious Traveler.

In the Americas host David Yetman, Ph.D., is research social scientist at the Southwest Center of the University of Arizona in Tucson. He is also a nationally known author and accomplished photographer.

Charismatic Painting the Town host Eric Dowdle is one of America’s most renowned folk artists and an avid traveler. His original canvases are coveted by art collectors around the world and the iconic images he creates sell millions of copies a year, in the form of prints and puzzles.

Globe-trotting Englishman Ian Wright has packed a great deal of travel and adventure into his life. Before presenting Globe Trekker, Ian spent three months in Guyana with Operation Raleigh, a Prince's Trust initiative, traveling in a self-made bamboo raft down uncharted rivers. He spent three months in Egypt, seven months traveling around India and Nepal, and six months traveling around Europe including Poland and Romania.

As the president of the acclaimed world music record label Cumbancha, the main A&R consultant for Putumayo World Music, Jacob Edgar is a global explorer with an insatiable curiosity for the diverse ways in which people express themselves through music.

Real Rail Adventures host Jeff Wilson is a lifelong traveler and an avid train buff. He delights in investigating grand historic stations and whistle-stops, and drinking in the sights as the world speeds by the train window.

Joseph Rosendo has been a travel, food and wine journalist for nearly 30 years. He's been published in The Washington Post, The New York Daily News and more. He is the producer and host of the hit travel series Travelscope and Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope.

Regina Fraser is a marketing, media and communications strategist. Prior to uniting with Pat to create Grannies on SafariŽ, she held management positions in corporate communications, video, advertising and marketing for 31 years with a major airline.

Rick Steves advocates smart, independent travel. As host, writer and producer of the popular series Rick Steves' Europe, and best-selling author of more than 50 European travel books, he encourages Americans to delve deep into travel and become "temporary locals."

Rudy Maxa’s travel articles have appeared in dozens of prominent magazines and newspapers. He is a contributing editor with National Geographic Traveler magazine where his articles have earned two Lowell Thomas awards for excellence in travel writing.

Mineral expert Thomas Nagin's travels to some of the most dangerous and remote places on the planet to unearth rare gems and stones. Thomas’ explorations and extensive contacts give him access to a world rarely seen by outsiders, allowing Mineral Explorers to tell the stories that surround these natural wonders.